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MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which analyzes issues related to open educational resources (OER) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). The latest advancements in technology-enhanced learning are empowering people all around the world to take classes online. MOOCs are normally free for learners but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are a variety of issues that learning technology institutions are considering in 2015 because elearning technology is advancing so quickly. How can educators guarantee that the education provided by these MOOCs is adequate? How can participants assure that lecturers are properly credentialed to teach massive open online courses? What strategies are being used by institutions like Israel to conduct these massively open online courses? What teaching practices and original assessment strategies are optimal? How can educators handle issues like low motivation and high student dropout rates?

As distance learning technology becomes more available there is a demand to be aware of how massive open online courses are being conducted. Intellectuals and numerous other participants need to gain a better understanding of these new open educational ventures. Everyone wants to know how massively open online courses can be made better. To handle this developing desire for details the definitive new book MOOCs and Open Education Around the World provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open educational resource subjects. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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